Electrical Design Engineer

Company: CDM Recruitment Ltd – Engineering & Manufacturing Specialists
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Location: Hebburn
Job Description:

An established engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit an Electrical Engineer to join its growing design and projects team.

The company designs and manufactures bespoke low voltage switchgear, distribution boards, panel boards, transformers and containerised substations for a wide range of industrial and commercial projects

This role would suit an Electrical Design Engineer, Switchgear Design Engineer, Panel Design Engineer or Electrical Project Engineer with experience working on LV switchgear, control panels, MCCs or similar electrical system

s.The R

oleYou will be responsible for producing detailed electrical designs and schematics for bespoke LV switchgear projects, working closely with estimating, production, manufacturing and site teams to ensure projects are delivered correctly from design through to installation and commissioni

ng.Duties will incl

ude:• Producing electrical designs, schematics and panel lay

outs• Preparing functional design specifications for LV protection dev

ices• Working from client specifications and project requirem

ents• Supporting estimating teams with technical i

nput• Liaising with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal departm

ents• Supporting FAT and SAT tes

ting• Producing technical submissions and O&M man

uals• Managing multiple projects from design through to deli

very• Providing technical support to sales, production and site t

eamsThe Cand

idateYou should have experience in electrical design within a switchgear, control panel, MCC, panel building or electrical systems environ

ment.You will ideally

have:• HNC or above in Electrical Engi

neering• Experience designing LV switchgear, control panels, MCCs or distribution

boards• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SEE Electrical or similar CAD s

oftware• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and panel

layouts• Knowledge of BS7671, BS EN 61439 and IEC st

andards• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to de

adlines• Good communication skills and a practical approach to engi

neeringExperience with MCC wiring, PLC programming or LV/HV package integration would be beneficial but is not ess

ential.The

Package• £40-50k Annua

l Salary• Private he

althcare• Training and professional development

support• Long-term progression within a growing engineering

businessThis is a strong opportunity for an Electrical Engineer looking for a varied role covering design, technical project support and delivery within a specialist LV switchgear env

ironment….

Posted: June 19th, 2026